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Berkeley Lake

Georgia · 2,034 residents (2025 est.) · 1.739 sq mi
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Berkeley Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,909. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $718,300. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,597
+53%since 2000
from 1,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+45%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,034 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5991K2K2K3K1990201020202024Berkeley Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,909
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,401 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,258
+69%since 2000
from $43,439 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−2%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$718,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,267
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,042 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,352)
Black4.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(45)
Asian11.8%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(688)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,817)
Black4.3%(112)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(165)
Asian15.1%(391)
Other4.3%(112)
Diversity Score60%(1,558)
Diversity Score
60
+48%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.6%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 96.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 83.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

Berkeley Lake, Georgia has about 2,597 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

The typical household in Berkeley Lake, Georgia earns about $165,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berkeley Lake, Georgia expensive?

In Berkeley Lake, Georgia, the median home is worth about $718,300, and the typical rent is about $2,267 a month.

How educated are people in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berkeley Lake, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berkeley Lake, Georgia?

About 1.6% of people in Berkeley Lake, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berkeley Lake, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Berkeley Lake, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,815 residents, a change of about 232 percent over that period.

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